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Neil Shaw

Welsh boy, five, ends up in A&E after teasing from English dad during World Cup

A Welsh boy ended up in A&E during this week's World Cup clash - when he smashed his head on a bowl after being teased by his English dad. Joel Towns, five, was desperate for Gareth Bale's side to do well against the Three Lions on Tuesday.

So he was left gutted when Marcus Rashford scored shortly after half-time - which wasn't helped by some gentle ribbing from dad Mark Towns, 35. Joel then tried to take his frustrations out on a sofa in their home in Plymouth, Devon - a soft surface.

But he didn't realise a bowl was balancing on top, which he accidentally headbutted - drawing blood. Mark then sprang into action and raced Joel to hospital - meaning the whole family missed the end of the 3-0 win.

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